His relentless pursuits journeyed Greece to the end of the world while, his conviction that the multinational model is based on the mutual possession of the artistic heritage has fused his interpretation abilities with the dexterity of a number of the most renowned orchestras of the world.[2][3]. They have one daughter, Georgianna. In December 2005, he released a live recording called "Μεσόγειος 30ος 40ος Παράλληλος" (Mediterranean 30th 40th parallel) with various renditions of Greek, Italian, Israeli and Arabic songs, and famous musicians from Hebrew and Arabic backgrounds, which gained multi platinum status. 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The songs were written by Apostolos Kaldaras, a heavyweight in the laïkó scene of the 50s and 60s, who at this time decided to enter the political fray of Greek music. His relation with Kouyioumtzis remained friendly until the sudden death of the composer due to a heart attack in March 2005. Georgios (Giorgos) Dalaras (Greek: Γεώργιος (Γιώργος) Νταλάρας and English: George Dalaras) (29 September 1949), is a Greek musician and singer of international fame.He is widely considered among the most prominent figures of Greek contemporary musical culture, with more than 70 personal albums and with sales of more than 15 million records to date. As Dalaras has said in various interviews, he owes the fact that he became a singer to Kouyioumtzis, who composed Dalaras' first songs. He has accompanied Al Di Meola and Paco de Lucía, among others. Dalaras is a Greek traveler, an exceptional interpreter, a restless musician who deeply believes in the individual character of Greek music, in its power and its competence and, at the same time, in its global quality. However, as a result, a new movement was set to take place in Greek music, and the once forgotten rebetes were finding themselves performing, in some cases for the first time in 30 to 40 years. In 2000, Dalaras discovered a new local orchestra that specialized at traditional Smirneiko (from Smyrna) and Rebetiko songs. [6] The last-minute cancellation of the concert attracted strong media coverage and criticism in neighbouring Greece.[7]. Dalaras pulled Estoudiantina in the light of publicity and make it known to the Greek public. Im Mai 2007 kam Dalaras nach fünf Jahren im Rahmen seiner Europa-Tournee 2007 auch nach Deutschland. 2008 erschien dort eine Doppel-CD der beiden Werke Axion esti und Romiosini von Mikis Theodorakis mit ihm als Solist. TheAegean60 1,084,883 views. https://networthpost.org/net-worth/giorgos-dalaras-net-worth-2 Dalaras was born George Daralas, son of the rembetiko singer Loukas Daralas. He is widely considered among the most prominent figures of Greek contemporary musical culture, with more than 70 personal albums and with sales of more than 15 million records to date. Dalaras had been scheduled to perform a concert on the closing night of the second International Orthodox Youth Conference held in Istanbul from 11 to 15 July 2007. This was the largest attendance at a Greek concert, to the point where Rolling Stone magazine commented that Dalaras was responsible for the birth of the Stadium era in Greece. Γ . He subsequently anagrammatized his name to Dalaras. After several appearances on various recordings as a guest singer, his debut album was released in early 1969, a self-titled album released on the Minos label. [5] The event, organised by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, had drawn the ire of the Turkish press and Turkish nationalist politicians who filed complaints to the Governorship of Istanbul to revoke the licence for the concert it had issued, and the concert was abruptly cancelled by the Turkish authorities of the Governorship of Istanbul on the grounds that the country's Archaeological Service did not permit the use of the planned venue, the 15th century Rumeli Hisar castle. Since then Estoudiantina has become one of the most important and famous orchestras in Greece. This was the last time that Dalaras officially worked with Apostolos Kaldaras in the studio, however, they worked together in live performances. Since the 1960s, Dalaras has recorded more than 120 records. November 2020 um 00:06 Uhr bearbeitet. Ntalaras; ausgesprochen betont als Giórgos Daláras, * 29. He has collaborated with many contemporary Greek composers, including Mikis Theodorakis, Stavros Kouyioumtzis, Manos Loizos, Apostolos Kaldaras, Stavros Xarhakos, Manos Hadjidakis and Christos Nikolopoulos. The recording included many compositions by Stavros Kouyioumtzis, who in the early years proved a fountain of help towards Dalaras achieving musical success. The site had previously been used for international theatre festivals and for an international dance festival, until its use was prohibited by the Archaeological Service. Apart from his prominent singing career, Dalaras is considered to be one a talented musician as he plays most of the stringed instruments of a Greek folk band with great success, including the guitar, bouzouki, baglamas, tzouras and outi. He has been selected as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency. The recording proved an immediate success, despite the toning down of the lyrics. He has sung numerous different Greek music styles (e.g. He has toured extensively throughout the world and was even invited to sing for Nelson Mandela on his birthday. Since 1983 Dalaras is married to Anna Ragousi, also his manager and former politician who served with the PASOK government in 2009 and 2011. 4:05. 50+ videos Play all Mix - George Dalaras & Goran Bregovic - Pou Na'sai Twra, Anna YouTube Giorgos Dalaras & Bregovic - (4) Avo Session Basel 13-11-11 - Duration: 30:21. aaz148a 107,592 views He has also collaborated with Pyx Lax, Bruce Springsteen, Jethro Tull, Yehuda Poliker, Emma Shapplin, Goran Bregovic, Apostolis Anthimos, Dulce Pontes, Andriana Babali and many others. [1] Im Juni 2009 stand er zum ersten Mal zusammen mit Maria Farantouri aus Anlass eines Giannis-Ritsos-Hommagekonzertes in der Berliner Philharmonie auf der Bühne. Dalaras moved from his homestay label of Minos EMI in favour of Universal Music Greece in 2006, thus ending an almost 40 year collaboration. 40 weiteren mitgewirkt. He has sold more than 15,000,000 records in his career and is regarded as one of the biggest names in contemporary Greek music. September 1949 in Piräus, Griechenland) ist ein griechischer Musiker. Seit dem Erscheinen seiner ersten Schallplatte 1969 hat er ca. Er gilt als einer der charakteristischsten und erfolgreichsten griechischen Sänger der letzten Jahrzehnte. Georgios (Giorgos) Dalaras (Greek: Γεώργιος (Γιώργος) Νταλάρας and English: George Dalaras) (29 September 1949), is a Greek musician and singer of international fame. The album was immediately more successful than his debut LP and included hits such as "Na 'tane to 21'", "Κάπου νυχτώνει" ("Kapou nichtoni", Somewhere the night falls), and an instrumental version of "Pou 'ne ta chronia". Dalaras' first song, "Προσμονή" (Prosmoni, "expectation"), was recorded in 1967. Dalaras' most important projects include collaborations with several international singers, including British singer Sting, releasing together a duet of Sting's song Mad About You. The album was made up entirely of a compositions by Stavros Kouyioumtzis.